Yuuko Kurose (黒瀬 ゆうこ, Kurose Yūko, born May 7) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with the talent agency VIMS.
Yuuko Kurose | |
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| Born | May 7 Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Education | Kwansei Gakuin University |
| Occupation | Voice actress |
| Agent | VIMS |
| Notable work |
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Biography
Kurose was born on May 7 in Hiroshima Prefecture.[1] She graduated from Hiroshima Jogakuin Junior & Senior High School,[2] and Kwansei Gakuin University.[3] While in college, she attended the Osaka branch of Japan Narration Actor Institute and transferred to the Tokyo branch after graduating.[4] In 2014, she played her first major role as Qruit Kotobuki in the video game Tokyo 7th Sisters.[4] While working as a voice actress, she also worked at a toy company, but left the company after she got to perform in a Tokyo 7th Sisters' live concert because she wanted to focus on her voice acting career.[4] She was cast in another main role as Kouko Nosa in the 2016 anime television series High School Fleet.[4]
She was aspired to become a voice actress after listening to a Hoshin Engi's drama CD and due to her activities in the broadcasting club at her school.[4] When she was in high school, she went to one of the CD release events in Hiroshima and met Sakura Nogawa, who complimented her voice, which made Kurose became aware of her talent.[4] She cited that having Miyu Matsuki as a senior at her school had also encouraged her to become a voice actress.[4]
In October 2022, Kurose announced her marriage and the birth of her child.[5]
Filmography
Anime
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular! | Hina Nemoto | [1] | |
| 2014 | Hetalia The Beautiful World Extra Disc | England | OVA | [6] |
| 2014 | Baby Steps | Girl | Ep.10-11, 23 | [1] |
| 2014 | Selector infected WIXOSS | Girl | Ep.12 | [1] |
| 2016–2020 | High School Fleet | Kouko Nosa | also OVA and High School Fleet: The Movie | [1][7] |
| 2017 | PriPri Chi-chan!! | Ucchan | [1] | |
| 2019 | Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu | Sotoka Rakita | also performed the opening theme | [8] |
| 2020 | Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear | Kumakyuu | [9] |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2011 | Waguruma! | Kyonshii | [1] | |
| 2012 | Ren'ai Banchou 2: Midnight Lesson!!! | [1] | ||
| 2014 | Tokyo 7th Sisters | Qruit Kotobuki, Oto Shishigome | [1][4] | |
| 2016 | Blazing Odyssey | Liesel | [1] | |
| 2016 | Puzzle of Empire | Chouhi, Suleiman | [1] | |
| 2018 | Lost Trigger | Tapi | [10] | |
| 2019 | High School Fleet: Kantai Battle de Pinch! | Kouko Nosa | [11] | |
| 2019 | Destiny Child | Annie | [12] | |
| 2020 | Nekotsuku, Sakura. | Ayano Hotaka | Eroge; credited as Popuri Gou | [13][14] |
| 2020 | Arknights | Click | [15] | |
| 2022 | Heaven Burns Red | Maki Kurosawa | [16] |
References
External links
- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Yuuko Kurose at Anime News Network's encyclopedia